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Cheap Flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Cancun (CUN)

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Flight deals from Zurich to Cancun

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Cancun.$888 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Jun, returning Tue, 8 Jul.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Zurich on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cancun on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $888, select.
Cancun.$904 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Jun, returning Sun, 29 Jun.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Zurich on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cancun on Sun, 29 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $904, select.
Cancun.$1,052 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Sep, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Zurich on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cancun on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,052, select.
Cancun.$1,079 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jul, returning Wed, 9 Jul.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Zurich on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cancun on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,079, select.
Cancun.$1,110 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Aug, returning Tue, 2 Sep.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Zurich on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Cancun on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,110, select.
Cancun.$1,117 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Fri, 3 Oct.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Zurich on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cancun on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,117, select.
Cancun.$1,150 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Oct, returning Sun, 26 Oct.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Zurich on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Cancun on Sun, 26 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,150, select.
Cancun.$1,161 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Wed, 27 Aug.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Zurich on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Cancun on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,161, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich Airport to Cancun Airport

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the Zurich Airport to Cancun Airport flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
Jun
from $904
Jul
from $1,079
Aug
from $1,161
Sep
from $1,052
Oct
from $1,150
Nov
from $1,266
Dec
from $1,266
Jan
from $1,173
Feb
from $1,283
Mar
from $1,270
Apr
from $1,339
May
from $1,283
Cheapest month:June
Most expensive month:April

Direct flights from Zurich to Cancun

Zurich to Cancun: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Zurich to Cancun below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cancun.

Zurich to Cancun: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$888
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time11 hrs, 26 mins
Most popular airlineedelweiss air
Average flights per week8

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to Cancun: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to Cancun is $888. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 26 minutes is the average flight time from Zurich to Cancun.
edelweiss air, SWISS and Lufthansa fly direct from Zurich to Cancun.
As of June 2025, there are 8 flights per week flying from Zurich to Cancun.
The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Cancun is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Cancun Airport on Tuesday, 17 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 26 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cancun but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cancun is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Condor and SWISS offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cancun.

Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Cancun International Airport is 11 hours 35 minutes.

  • Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, making Cancun six hours behind Zurich.

  • To ensure you catch your ZRH to CUN flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Edelweiss Air is your gateway to discovering Cancun (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Mexico!). Browse the direct flights from Zurich Airport to Cancun International Airport offered by this carrier.

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Edelweiss Air.

How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • Currently, $647 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $888. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To secure cheap tickets from ZRH to CUN, reserve your journey six months before your departure.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Cancun International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from ZRH to CUN is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Zurich Airport to Cancun International Airport.

Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • Of all flights leaving Zurich Airport, 69.02% touch down on time at their destination.

  • To reach Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Zurich Airport to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near ZRH:

Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)

Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun

  • Cancun International Airport to the centre of Cancun has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.

When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Cancun International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Cancun. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in May.

  • Book your flight from Zurich Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you want to go to Cancun during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to CUN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.

Explore more of Mexico

  • You've done Cancun, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Travel about 290 kilometres west to Merida to check off its popular sights. From P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA to Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Around 418 kilometres west of Cancun, Campeche is another essential stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.

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